Out of those i saw six.

There was a red carpet with spray paint and twp cars for guests to tag as they entered. I have always wanted to see the inside of the Los Angeles . It is just beautiful. And i suppose the perfect place to host this event. I already reviewed this movie in a previous post from when i went to the press screening, so check that out if you are not familiar with the story line.

Sean,Myself,Audrey,Jay Bentley By Cobrasnake

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Audrey & I photo: cobrasnake

New Banksy on Broadway.

My pile of ruffles turned into a dress. I told you it was weird. I love it though. I never make anything for myself.

And fresh flowers i think are important for any special event, even street art movie premieres.

Myself,Audrey,Natalia before the movie.

Banksy Exit through the gift shop

Tonight was one of several press screenings for Banksys film Exit through the gift shop.

Lucky for me I got a press pass.

The movie starts off documenting Thierry Guetta who had a very OCD habit of filming every non-sequential mundane thing that happened in his life up until the point where he discovers his cousin is street artist Space invader.

At this point he becomes focused on filming street artists and obsessively pursues them until he has filmed everyone he can except for one.

Banksy, the proverbial holy grail of street artists.

Just his luck that he finally gets his wish and not only meets but is allowed to film him.

If you know anything about Banksy you know nobody ever gets to film him.

We are taken through the progression of a certain group of street artists from their very roots to the extraordinary notoriety this type of street art has gained in the mainstream art world.

There comes a point where street art is selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars. And Now into the millions.

Banksy tells Guetta its time to make his film so people can see where it came from.

Because art is about making art not dollars.

Guetta all this time has been documenting and not labeling or even looking at over 10,000 hours of footage.

Because although he has been telling everybody he is making a documentary in reality he has been just filming and putting tapes in storage bins.

He edits his footage into “his Movie” which he entitles Life Remote Control.

We get to see a clip of it in Exit a mishmash of acid flash back nightmare that reminds me a little bit of the bad scenes from Liquid sky, 80’s and terrible.

Banksy encourages Guetta to go back to LA and make art and maybe have a show, but leave all the raw footage behind with him.

So while Banksy is making this documentary and finding usable footage Guetta has given himself the moniker of Mr. Brainwash and begins to plan his Art show.

At this part of the movie for me I felt ahh the true Nature of the American dream.

This guy who is not a film maker, not an artist hires 20+ people to execute his ideas that are borrowed ideas from other artists and stages a huge opening that gets a ton of press and sells a million dollars worth of art.

His first show.

In the end it feels so unjust the notoriety “Mr. Brainwash” has accumulated in such a ridiculously short amount of time.

All the rest of the artists in this movie have worked for years/decades doing their art and making a name for them selves, not to mention making art for arts sake.

I loved the satire of this documentary, I loved being able to see footage we would have never seen before especially of Bansky who I have admired for many years.

His Show in Los Angeles Barley Legal was one of my most memorable art experiences.

Anyone who is a fan of street art this movie is definitely a must see.

And , if you do go an see it please let me know your take, i would love to get peoples reactions.

Banksy In His Studio Movie Still

The Elephant in the room from The Barely Legal Show In Los Angeles 2006

75,000 People attended this show over 3 days.

Banksy In Los Angeles 2006

Banksy Rat Stencil 2002

In Studio.

For more information go to:

www.banksy.co.uk

Exit through the gift shop opens in In Los Angeles, New York,San Francisco, Berkley, & Palo Alto April 16th

April 23 Philadelphia,Chicago,Seattle,Boston

April 30  Minneapolis,Washington,Baltimore,Atlanta,Denver,San Diego

May 07 Detroit,Houston,Dallas,Milwaukee,Providence

May 14 St Louis

Buff Monster IN NYC April 17th!

My friend Buff Monster is having a show April 17th at Giant Robot in NY, if you are there you should  go, his shows are always good and fun. Plus hes real nice and you might want to meet him.

www.buffmonster.com

Stuck in with a cold.

Having a cold and being stuck home for days is one of my lease favorite situations. But here i am monday morning still recovering although i must go to work today even if its just for a few hours.

I missed the opening for Camille Rose Garcia but the show will be up for a little while so if you missed it too its @ Merry Karnowsky Gallery on La Brea.

http://mkgallery.com/index.php

http://camillerosegarcia.com/

Everyone seems to really be in love with Alice in Wonderland these days.

Are you?

Upcoming SHows @ Corey Helford Gallery!!!

Lola & Josh Petker!!!! And if you are in The UK a huge amazing exhibit there as well!!!. I love Corey Helford.

Maybe ill see you at these shows? Except for the UK one im not sure ill be there.

xo

JL

Art Basel & Home again

Of course the second i get home i have a cold. But for my first trip to Art Basel i had a really wonderful time. I met a ton of incredibly talented amazing people and went to quite a few fun events and art fairs.

I will be writing a long description of all the things we did and saw but for now heres a few images of the events we went to.

Drawing Gary Baseman did of Natalia and i at dinner.

www.garybaseman.com

Tury & Gary Baseman at Friends with You where they gave us a big bag of presents and i bought a beautiful print for my bedroom.

I love Friends with You!! Thank you Sam & Tury.

www.friendswithyou.com

Drawing Gary & Tury Did for Natalia,Angelique,and I

Beautiful & Talented Natalia Fabia, Greg Escalante, And Super Talented Artist/Photographer Adam Wallacavage

www.adamwallacavage.com

www.nataliafabia.com

www.copronason.com

Natalia & Rob Clayton

http://www.claytonbrothers.com/

Beautiful Natalia with lovely and Talented Tara McPherson

http://www.taramcpherson.com/

Natalia,Greg & I

The Claytons & Lance Armstrong featuring random lady.

Liz Mc Grath & I

http://www.elizabethmcgrath.com/

Natalia,Gary,Me,Mark Murphy

www.murphydesign.com

Natalia & I in Standard pool photo by:Adam Wallacavage

More Photos by adam on the Jonathan Levine Gallery Blog!

CLICK HERE

Hello Kitty Fashion Show!

Many amazing photos from the fashion show:

Ronys Photo Booth

I was so sad i had to miss it, i got a terrible migraine the day of the show and couldnt move, thank you Hanna Beth for modeling my outfit in the show!

Even though you said my outfit was tacky.

Hanna Beth In My Outfit

Twinkie Chan Scarf so cute!

Amy Shrinkle! This is my favorite of the show for sure.

Artifice Clothing

All the girls.

Michelle & Beautiful Amy

Super Sweet and talented Sharron, Toxic Vision

Show is closed no more tickets:(

BUT ill be posting photos and there will be a ton of press and video so everyone will be able to see it.

People keep asking details for the final event for the Hello Kitty Celebration. I finally got them.

The show starts  @ 8pm at Royal T show up early if you want to get a seat. I am told there is very limited seating.

Fashion Show will feature many amazing indie designers including myself! The outfits i have seen are beautiful & all inspired by Hello Kitty herself.

For those who have not been there yet:

Royal-T Cafe

www.royal-t.org

Tickets for show available Friday the 13th:

http://www.sanrio.com/threeapples/events

Meow Meow Hello Kitty Birthday Party..

Pink and glitter and magical. The art show especially. I shot lots of video clips which i will piece together and add photos just as soon as i get back from a mini trip over the weekend.

There were lots of my favorite artist in attendance, Kimora lee simmons was there,umm that blond girl who needs to have a reality show to find a best friend,Beautiful and ever so lovely Tarina Tarantino and many more exciting people im sure but so used to wearing lovely flat shoes to work seven days a week my heels were killing me after a few hours and i have a 6am flight.

SO funny video and manyphotos quite soon. Photos probably sooner than later.

Check out all the fun events  this week and through the next few weeks@ Royal T in celebration of Hello Kitty and her 35 years. She doesnt look a day over three

Ahhh i never chew gum. really embarrassing that i was.. Sorry about that.

Click here for more info on upcoming events and workshops

http://sanrio.com/threeapples/events

and check out the venue

www.royal-t.org

Not a fan of getting my picture taken obviously.

oh your too young to be a wrinkle bag. I hope you find a new BFF soon.
Checkout the million photos from Getty Images there were allot of very fancy cute people at the party.

Hello Kitty Getty Images

And more coverage:

arrested motion

The Hundreds

Ronys Photo Booth

Tarina

Hello Kitty and mini kittys

Lovely Jaime (japan LA) & Audrey Kitching

Super sexy Natalia Fabia and the ultimate classy lady and pr wizard Angelique Groh

Natalia Fabia,Buff monster, Me, Gary Baseman

Natalia,Buff,Me

Me & the Helfords <3

Me & Natalia 1

2

Amazing HK doll dress

Audrey,JL in Hello Kitty Apartment interview for Buzznet

Me And the Minkerton

Tim Biscup

Kimora

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